A GIANT WOOD CARVING OF THE BAYEUX TAPESTRY!
on display at Shrewsbury Market Hall until 1st September
A giant, carved version of the Bayeux tapestry created by Kevin Austin, measures 40ft and replicates scenes from the original embroidered tapestry which depicts the events leading up to the Norman conquest of England.
The carving is part of a wider exhibition at the Visual Art Network Gallery, which also includes reworked local historic church carvings.
The Visual Art Network Gallery is located on the second floor of the Market Hall and is open from 10am until 4pm on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays and Saturdays.
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SNAILBEACH LEAD MINES
Open for Heritage Open Days 8th & 9th September
Free access to site and buildings - our guides will be on site to explain details and to answere questions. The Blacksmiths shop will be working, guided walk to Blakemoorgate cottages.
See attached poster which you can put up on a wall, fence, gate or even a noticeboard near you.
-- Yoland Brown Brownhill House B&B, Ruyton XI Towns, nr. Shrewsbury SY4 1LR ShACC - Shropshire Alternative Car Club www.eleventowns.co.uk www.eleventowns.com www.ShACC-uk.org Tel: 01939 261 121 Fax: 01939 260626
